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But then again . . .
Yikes.
“Hmm, now, these are interesting. Don’t you think, Little Blossom?” Reuben went over and pulled down a pink harness. She couldn’t tell if he was joking or serious.
She shook her head. “I don’t need that, Daddy.”
Don’t you?
“We also have these.” The oh-so-helpful Edward held up what looked to be another leash. It had a cuff at one end and a clip at the other.
Edward attached the clip to the cart with the baby capsule and then held up the cuff. “It goes around her wrist. She won’t be able to undo it without a code that I will give you.”
“That would be perfect,” Reuben said.
“Daddy, no!”
His face instantly grew stern. And she just realized what she said.
“S-sorry, Daddy!”
He cupped her chin gently, running his thumb over her lower lip. “Are you allowed to say that word?”
She shook her head.
“Do we need to visit the punishment room?”
Faith knew her face was bright red.
She shook her head again, putting her thumb in her mouth for comfort.
“I think the lead could be a good idea. It will keep you safe.”
“I won’t wander away, Daddy.”
“Hmm. I don’t know. You’ve proven to be a bit of a flight risk.” He raised an eyebrow at her.
So rude.
“I won’t run off, Daddy.”
Reuben turned to Edward. “I’ll take it with me just in case.”
Edward handed him a piece of paper with the code. “We have two punishment rooms. If there is a red light on above the door, it’s currently occupied. There are also family bathrooms with change stations in case of accidents. You can find spare diapers and pull-ups in there. Please take your time. There are buttons on the shelves you can press for help. At the back of the room, you’ll find a play area.
“You can leave the Little Miss there if you wish to do some shopping on your own. It’s gated so she can’t get out, and there is a monitor. They will give you a buzzer in case they need you to come back.”
Edward handed Reuben a scanner. “If you scan each item you want to purchase with this it will make check-out a faster process. Littles usually don’t like to wait around while their toys and other items are rung up.”
“Perfect. Thanks, Edward.”
“My pleasure.” He disappeared and she drew her thumb from her mouth.
“Daddy, I really don’t need that.” She pointed to the leash he held.
“It’s just in case, Little Blossom. And if you want it, you can always sit in the cart.”
“But that’s a baby seat. Can’t I have one of the other ones?”
